The Utah BLM pulled nearly 100,000 acres off the table for
consideration at an upcoming oil and gas lease sale involving areas of
the San Rafael Swell. The action brought praise from environmentalists
and criticism from politicians.

Youth Councils from across Salt Lake County participated in a day of
service Saturday. Kearns and Midvale youth helped ease burdens of
homeless families living in the Midvale shelter, learning important life
lessons in the process.